Thursday, 14 February 2013
Friday, 8 February 2013
Music Video Analysis: Without Me by Eminem
Song Title: Without Me
Artist: Eminem
Narrative/Concept/Performance: The narrative is like a comic book with comic book style font and boxes appearing at the top of each of the clips to indicate this. The narrative of the music video is that a underage boy has bought Eminem's album whilst his mother is distracted. Eminem's accomplice Dr Dre calls him in and reports to him the problem which has arisen. Eminem and Dr Dre jump into their super hero outfits and head for the boy's house before he plays the CD. Surrounding this narrative is other smaller narratives such as: "The Slim Shady" in a mental institute, Eminem on a domestic chat show, Eminem on a reality TV show, Elvis Presley parody on the news and Eminem at a yoga event. These are all part of the comic book narrative.
Like and Dislike Ratio: Likes:277,151 Dislikes:6,208
Representation- Who? What? and How?: Their are some controversial representations in this music video. Elvis Presley is represented as he was rumoured to have died; eating a burger on the toilet. In the toilet is Eminem on a reality TV show which degrades reality TV shows representing them as poor quality and not entertaining. Youth is represented as disobedient and able to purchase adult items without anybody caring. Al Queida and Bin Laden in particular is represented as surrendering as soon as their is any resistance from America and they can all get along if necessary.
-Settings and Props: Eminem's bedroom looks like a superheroes hideout with its red walls and pirate like bed and sword cross artifacts on the walls. When Eminem is getting rushed in the hospital, he is wearing a neck brace and a hospital style bed. In the end segment, it is set in a cave and indicates the difference to American life.
-Lighting and Colours: Depending on the narrative the lighting changes, the main narrative is mostly dark when Eminem is on his way to the boys house. Other times such as on the reality TV show and in Elvis's bathroom the lighting is brighter.
Camera Work: Their is often low angle or worms eye view shots of Eminem to show his dominance as a super hero. Other low angle shots include Elvis Presley possibly referring to him as the King which he is believed to be by many.
Artist: Eminem
Narrative/Concept/Performance: The narrative is like a comic book with comic book style font and boxes appearing at the top of each of the clips to indicate this. The narrative of the music video is that a underage boy has bought Eminem's album whilst his mother is distracted. Eminem's accomplice Dr Dre calls him in and reports to him the problem which has arisen. Eminem and Dr Dre jump into their super hero outfits and head for the boy's house before he plays the CD. Surrounding this narrative is other smaller narratives such as: "The Slim Shady" in a mental institute, Eminem on a domestic chat show, Eminem on a reality TV show, Elvis Presley parody on the news and Eminem at a yoga event. These are all part of the comic book narrative.
Their is concept's of slapstick comedy in this music video when Eminem gets his comical signs saying "POW" or "BOOM" appear. Their is also performance in the video when Eminem is dressed in his own clothes rapping on the grey screen.
Genre: Comedy
Youtube View Count: 100,006,037
Like and Dislike Ratio: Likes:277,151 Dislikes:6,208
Representation- Who? What? and How?: Their are some controversial representations in this music video. Elvis Presley is represented as he was rumoured to have died; eating a burger on the toilet. In the toilet is Eminem on a reality TV show which degrades reality TV shows representing them as poor quality and not entertaining. Youth is represented as disobedient and able to purchase adult items without anybody caring. Al Queida and Bin Laden in particular is represented as surrendering as soon as their is any resistance from America and they can all get along if necessary. 
Themes:
- Comic Books
- Super Heroes
- Reality TV Shows
- Crime
- Law and Order
- Justice
Personal and Emotional Response: I personally laugh when I see the music video because of the comedy inside. I am a bit surprised how controversial the video is and in particular the Bin Laden segment who is responsible for the 9/11 attacks.
Mise-En-Scene:
-Character and Performance: Eminem is acting much more lively than his sidekick Dr Dre. Eminem's body emotions are dramatic which adds to the comedy effect with his hands waving everywhere.
-Costume, Hair and Make Up: Eminem's costume is similar to Robin's and is a clear superhero style outfit. Dr Dre's outfit is a black leather coat possibly indicating he does not have super powers. Elvis Presley's parody's outfit is also very similar to what Elvis Presley wore indicating who he is.
-Lighting and Colours: Depending on the narrative the lighting changes, the main narrative is mostly dark when Eminem is on his way to the boys house. Other times such as on the reality TV show and in Elvis's bathroom the lighting is brighter.
Diegetic and Non Diegetic Sound: The only diegetic sound in the music video is at the start when the man is counting down from 5. The rest of the song is built up of non-diegetic sound of the song.
Editing: The editing in the music video is mainly super-imposed comic like text, with boxes surrounding it on each clip. Other editing includes a spinning E on the grey screen when Eminem is rapping. Shot reverse shots between Eminem and Dr Dre as well as Jump cuts.
Wednesday, 6 February 2013
Music Video Analysis: Everybody's Changing by Keane
Song Title: Everybody's Changing
Youtube View Count: 16,339,488
-Character and Performance: Keane's lead singer Tom Chaplin is holding the microphone close and is sweating on the concert indicating he is passionate in singing the song and making sure the crowd enjoy it. Even the fellow band members are being passionate on the drums and on the piano. The band are also swaying and dancing to the song. In turn this gets the audience into the song and also wanting the need to dance.
Storyline: Their is no storyline in the music video.
Artist: Keane
Narrative/Concept/Performance: Most of this song is performance by Keane and in particular the lead singer Tom Chaplin. This performance switches from the flashing orange background on the infinity wall to Keane live concerts. Their is elements of spookyness on the fairground but this is not really a narrative but more of a concept.
Genre:
Song: Pop Rock/Piano Rock
Music Video: Thriller with elements of horror.
Youtube View Count: 16,339,488
Like and Dislike Ratio: 49,198 Likes and 490 Dislikes
Representation- Who? What? and How?: The band is represented as being mysterious with a lot of their faces being hidden a lot of the time due to flashes and blurs. When on stage they are represented as having control over the fans and have them in the palm of their hand. The white lights shine bright through the black and white filter makes Keane the pure focal point. The lyrics "Everybody's Changing" mixed with the fairground setting makes it seem lonely. The cupid is old and deteriorated meaning that he cant help anyone no more.
Themes:
- Mystery
- Fame
- Rocking
Personal and Emotional Response: My personal response when watching this video was to start shuffling to the song. Watching Keane dancing to the song and the crowd rocking to the song makes me feel like I want to dance as well.
Mise-En-Scene:
-Settings and Props: Their is full band equipment on the stage during the concert and the old fairground props like the horses and the cupid makes it seem creepy and spooky.
-Character and Performance: Keane's lead singer Tom Chaplin is holding the microphone close and is sweating on the concert indicating he is passionate in singing the song and making sure the crowd enjoy it. Even the fellow band members are being passionate on the drums and on the piano. The band are also swaying and dancing to the song. In turn this gets the audience into the song and also wanting the need to dance.
-Costume, Hair and Make Up: The band members are all wearing different clothes, possibly indicating they have different personalities. Tom Chaplin's long hair is sweating and looks untidy on stage whereas on the infinity wall it is tidy. This could symbolise that he has changed as the song suggests. Because Keane isn't hard rock genre of music they are wearing smart clothing, unlike full hard on rockers which are stereotyped to look untidy with leather jackets etc.
-Lighting and Colours: Their is flashing orange on the background of the infinity wall and flashing white lights when Keane are performing on stage.The lighting sometimes goes really bright. The flashing orange writing could indicate danger.
Diegetic and Non Diegetic Sound: Their is no digetic sound in the music video and is just the non-diegetic sound of the song.
Editing: Editing in the video includes the flashing lights of the infinity wall and the grey filter over the concert archive footage. In the video the contrast of lead singer Tom Chaplin and the band is enhanced to bring the colours in his skin. The contrast on the fairground cutaways is reduced to give a sinister effect.
Camera Work: Their is often close ups of different members of the band particularly Tom Chaplin. When they are performing on the concert their is low angled shots of Keane to show their authority over the crowd.
Storyline: Their is no storyline in the music video.
Monday, 4 February 2013
Music Video Analysis: Best of You by Foo Fighters
Song Title: Best Of You
Artist: Foo Fighters
Target Audience: Nirvana Fans because David Grohl started up the Foo Fighters when Nirvana disbanded following Kurt Cobain's death.
Genre: Song: Commercial Rock
Personal and Emotional Response: We the audience are shocked by the controversial clips which happen throughout the music video. The way animals are dying followed by spiritual and religious symbols creates a disturbing for the audience. Som of the writing on the cut aways is disturbing for the viewers.
Diegetic and Non Diegetic Sound: Their is no Digetic sound in the music video just the non-diegetic sound of the song.
Editing: In the first 45 seconds when David Grohl is singing their is no editing however when the song becomes more fast pace the editing is quick and jump cuts are included. Their is also slow motion to capture the detail of the snake attacking which gives emotion.
Camera Work: Their is constant low angle shots of David Grohl when he is singing giving him authority and extreme close ups of his face to capture the emotion. Close ups appear throughout the cut aways to indicate character emotions.
Storyline:
Artist: Foo Fighters
Target Audience: Nirvana Fans because David Grohl started up the Foo Fighters when Nirvana disbanded following Kurt Cobain's death.
Narrative/Concept/Performance: A lot of the music video is performance of David Grohl singing very close to the microphone, the first 45 seconds in particular. Their is no real narrative to the song, just flash cuts
Genre: Song: Commercial Rock
Music Video: Horror
Youtube View Count: 29,076,582
Like and Dislike Ratio: 105893 Likes, 1079 Dislikes
Representation- Who? What? and How?: Life and death is represented as the inevitable in different ways either living a short life or long life. Love is represented between parents and a new born with the instincts that the parents would do anything to see the new born survive.
Themes:
- Love
- Death
- Life
- Spiritual
- Religion
- Gothic
Personal and Emotional Response: We the audience are shocked by the controversial clips which happen throughout the music video. The way animals are dying followed by spiritual and religious symbols creates a disturbing for the audience. Som of the writing on the cut aways is disturbing for the viewers.
Mise-En-Scene:
-Settings and Props: The extreme close ups of David Grohl singin is filmed with a white background and old style silver microphone. When the band is singing on top of the building it is dusk, the sky is orange and only the shadows of the band and instruments can be made out.
-Character and Performance: David Grohl is gritting his teeth and getting right up to the microphone cannoting he is passionate about the song he is singing. In the cutaways the emotion of the characters is very sad and depressed.
-Costume, Hair and Make Up: David Grohl and the band is wearing full black clothes, this is a dark colour and is usually stereotyped with death.
-Lighting and Colours: Their are many colours throughout the cut aways in the music video, however a lot of the colours are darker indicating their is a depressing feeling in the music video. When David Grohl is singing the background is a bright white colour and he has a dark beard, the dark on white may indicate life and death.
Diegetic and Non Diegetic Sound: Their is no Digetic sound in the music video just the non-diegetic sound of the song.
Camera Work: Their is constant low angle shots of David Grohl when he is singing giving him authority and extreme close ups of his face to capture the emotion. Close ups appear throughout the cut aways to indicate character emotions.
Thursday, 31 January 2013
Music Video Analysis: Beautiful by Christina Aguilera
Song Title: Beautiful
Artist: Christina Aguilera
Target Audience: The song and music video is mainly aimed at people who would not be classed as mainstream but alternative. Such as: gay, anorexic and overweight. Or are treated differently because of the life they choose to lead e.g people who are transvestite. This means that the target audience is also for people with low self esteem of all ages.
Narrative/Concept/Performance: The music video has self contained narrative from individual stories. The girl with anorexia is at first self conscious about the way that she looks and in the end smashes the mirror due to either she has overcome what people think or she doesn't want to listen to them. Christina Aguilera singing is performance at first but later becomes narrative when she's looking in the mirror reflecting on herself.
Youtube View Count: 31,028355
Like and Dislike Ratio: 125,043ikes and 2363slikes
Representation- Who? What? and How?: People who are not mainstream are represented as being insecure. Bullying is also represented as being done to those who have an indifference such as the girl with braces. This also represents youth as being cruel. The people who have these issues are represented as having to change so they are not bullied like the skinny boy doing weights. It is also represented that you can be proud of who you are such as the gay couple.
Themes:
Mise-En-Scene:
-Settings and Props: Disused and empty house which Christina Aguilera sings in indicating loneliness. Their is also a lot of shots of bedrooms as this is the only place people can get away and reflect on their lives. Here they can be themselves and not judged.
-Costume, Hair and Make Up: Many character faces are very pale displaying deeply saddened emotions. Costume of certain illustrates their lifestyle. Such as the transvestite is wearing make up making the audience aware of what he is. The man on the bus with the mohawk is wearing black fishnet clothes and black eye shadow signifying he is a goth.
-Lighting and Colours: For many parts of the video it has dark lighting maybe possibly to show their is no hope. However when Christina Aguilera is singing the room is bright and light is shining through the windows. Possibly indicating that their is hope and she is giving it by saying everyone is beautiful.
Artist: Christina Aguilera
Target Audience: The song and music video is mainly aimed at people who would not be classed as mainstream but alternative. Such as: gay, anorexic and overweight. Or are treated differently because of the life they choose to lead e.g people who are transvestite. This means that the target audience is also for people with low self esteem of all ages.
Narrative/Concept/Performance: The music video has self contained narrative from individual stories. The girl with anorexia is at first self conscious about the way that she looks and in the end smashes the mirror due to either she has overcome what people think or she doesn't want to listen to them. Christina Aguilera singing is performance at first but later becomes narrative when she's looking in the mirror reflecting on herself.
Genre: The genre for the song is pop but the genre for the music video is Drama.
Youtube View Count: 31,028355
Representation- Who? What? and How?: People who are not mainstream are represented as being insecure. Bullying is also represented as being done to those who have an indifference such as the girl with braces. This also represents youth as being cruel. The people who have these issues are represented as having to change so they are not bullied like the skinny boy doing weights. It is also represented that you can be proud of who you are such as the gay couple.Themes:
- Love
- Hate
- Passion
- Insecurity
- Beauty: Inner/Outer
- Bullying
- Homosexuality
- Anorexia
Personal and Emotional Response: Us as the audience are affected in that we may reflect on how we have been bullied upon one time and everyone is insecure about something. Personally a wow factor came over me and the realisation that this happens everywhere in the world. A disturbing feeling came over when the two gays were kissing a seeing the transvestite was strange as I never see them.
Mise-En-Scene:
-Settings and Props: Disused and empty house which Christina Aguilera sings in indicating loneliness. Their is also a lot of shots of bedrooms as this is the only place people can get away and reflect on their lives. Here they can be themselves and not judged.
-Character and Performance: Certain characters are showing very sad emotions indicating they are either not happy with what they look like or what people think about them. This does not apply for the gay couple who have a proud face enjoying the life they lead. The picture to the right indicates a face of desperation as if she is in desperate need for help.
-Lighting and Colours: For many parts of the video it has dark lighting maybe possibly to show their is no hope. However when Christina Aguilera is singing the room is bright and light is shining through the windows. Possibly indicating that their is hope and she is giving it by saying everyone is beautiful.
Diegetic and Non Diegetic Sound: Their is no diegetic sound throughout the whole video, the song non diegetic music carries through to the end.
Editing: Slow motion is used a lot in the video to display character emotion, either: sad, proud or angry. At first the transition between shots and individual stories is slow as the song pace is slow and the characters are being introduced but later on this becomes quicker as character's perception on life changes, these are jump cuts. Other editing consists of shot reverse shot, black and white and colour grading editing.
Camera Work: In the video their is a lot of high angle shots of character's indicating their vulnerability and possibly insecurity. However the camera is level for certain characters like the gay couple indicating they are not letting society look down on them. This eventually happens to all the characters, the camera becomes level indicating we see them as equals to us by the end.
Storyline: Built up of about 6 individual stories from people who lead different lives. These people could be rejected from mainstream society for who they are.
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